Building standards

Building Standards

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You will need to get a building warrant before you can carry out most types of building or demolition work.

Always speak to both Planning and Building Standards or you could complete an online Customer services enquiry form. We can tell you about the kinds of permission you might need.

If you want to report a dangerous building, please call the 24 hour control centre.

Here we have:
- building warrant and other application forms
- advice leaflets
- weekly lists of building warrant applications received and decisions

Other notifications
If you are having construction or refurbishment work done, you may also need to notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). You may have other duties as well. For further information please visit the HSE website (this link will open in a new window).

Related weblinks

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Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

Chartered Architectural Technologists combine the science of architecture and the technology of building design and construction. The website contains industry news, jobs and a directory of members and practices.
www.ciat.org.uk

Construction Licensing Executive

To ensure people can find reputable firms to carry out construction work on their homes and avoid rogue traders, this site provides a list of firms that meet strict standards on technical ability, probity and adhere to a strict code of practice.
www.clescotland.co.uk

Planning Aid for Scotland

Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice on all aspects of town and country planning and related issues.
www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland is the professional body for all chartered architects. It offers a wide range of services and products for architects, students of architecture, the construction industry professionals and all those with an interest in the built environment and the design process.
www.rias.org.uk

Scottish Building Standards Agency

An executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for writing the Scottish building regulations.
www.sbsa.gov.uk

Scottish Government - Planning

This explains the planning system, covering national policies, advice and guidance, the appeals process, plus information on building regulations and standards.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Planning

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Building Standards

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